Modern Mola Magic

5 day workshop

Class description: Learn a fun and SUPER EASY method to make a “Modern Mola”. Bring your old jeans or use corduroy, wool, ultra-suede and upholstery fabrics to create a beautiful and unique wall quilt! Since this technique uses raw-edge zig-zag, there are no seams, no turning under. You can choose to make one of my patterns or design your own. We will also explore color and lots of quilting techniques to enhance your top!

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modern mola magic samples

Made by Thelma Piercey

Made by Joan Shimski

Made by Susan Smith

Made by Judy Masur

Made by Sandy Bradfield

Made by Pam Patterson

Made by Lynn Kunz

Students are Asked to Bring:

• Sewing machine in good working condition that can do both a zigzag stitch and free motion quilting + feet for a zigzag stitch and free motion quilting• 3-4 pairs of deconstructed jeans/denim, different colors/values - a variety of very distressed to some darker blues is great - remove and bring the seams, zipper, and pockets before coming to class- the idea is to have a variety of denim that can be of any color or shade• Other types of heavy fabrics like upholstery, ultra-suede, corduroy, and wool if you don’t want to work in denim• One piece of brightly colored accent fabric (hand-dyes in large color waves work best) - roughly 34" x 42", or 2” bigger than your own pattern (if you are making your own design)• Cotton backing fabric - roughly 34" x 42", or 2” bigger than your own pattern (if you are making your own design)• Lightweight to medium batting - roughly 34" x 42", or 2” bigger than your own pattern (if you are making your own design)• Safety pins for basting• Seam ripper• Glue stick• Scotch Magic tape• 2 colored pencils (red & white)• Clear polyester thread like Superior Mono-poly (I will also have thread for sale)• Quilting threads (40 weight or heavier) in a variety of bright colors (I will also have thread for sale)• Sharp pointed scissors (Kai scissors work well) - 6" or smaller• Paper scissors• Cutting mat and large clear ruler - Note: if you are driving, please bring a large mat and clear ruler that several people can use together, if you are flying and can't fit one in, don't worry about it.

The Teacher Will Provide:

Quilting and clear polyester thread available for purchase in the classroom

Classroom Requirements:

three extra tables for demonstration and teacher's supplies.

table space with enough room for each student to work comfortably, (2 students per 8' X 2 1/2' table)